Comments on: 10 Badass Future Collectibles for 20k or Less… http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/ - Motion + Mobility Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:25:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew33 http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-28132 Andrew33 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:37:50 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-28132 Mid 90's GM F bodies should definitely make the list, expecially in good condition. "Cash for clunkers" brought many to an untimely end. A whole range of trim levels along with the availability of the 'vette LT and LS powerplants and Tremec 6 speed plus SLP enhanced Camaro SS, Trans Am WS6 and Firehawk models make for collectivity plus relatively low production numbers make for guaranteed classics. Those were the last of the great V8 pony cars that could be had for roughly 20K. One could get styling from mild (Camaro) to wild (Trans Am). I must admit, I am biased as my mint '97 Trans Am is sitting in the garage right now. It came with all power options besides AC, base stereo and T-Tops deleted to save weight. In 15 years, it will be a guaranteed classic. Mid 90′s GM F bodies should definitely make the list, expecially in good condition. “Cash for clunkers” brought many to an untimely end. A whole range of trim levels along with the availability of the ‘vette LT and LS powerplants and Tremec 6 speed plus SLP enhanced Camaro SS, Trans Am WS6 and Firehawk models make for collectivity plus relatively low production numbers make for guaranteed classics. Those were the last of the great V8 pony cars that could be had for roughly 20K. One could get styling from mild (Camaro) to wild (Trans Am). I must admit, I am biased as my mint ’97 Trans Am is sitting in the garage right now. It came with all power options besides AC, base stereo and T-Tops deleted to save weight. In 15 years, it will be a guaranteed classic.

]]> By: Dave http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-25456 Dave Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:53:42 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-25456 Why no mention of the Honda/Acura NSX ? This car set the standard for all future wannabe supercars in balance, handling and acceleration. More collectible than half the cars mentioned and it quarter miled at the same time as a 'vette of the same years that was pushing 400hp against the NSX's 270 - 290hp in later years. Check and see how many manufacturers now have their own VVT systems running their engines and thank Honda for the NSX. I've seen a 2L VTEC Turbo engine pushing out over 550hp to the wheels. Why no mention of the Honda/Acura NSX ? This car set the standard for all future wannabe supercars in balance, handling and acceleration. More collectible than half the cars mentioned and it quarter miled at the same time as a ‘vette of the same years that was pushing 400hp against the NSX’s 270 – 290hp in later years. Check and see how many manufacturers now have their own VVT systems running their engines and thank Honda for the NSX. I’ve seen a 2L VTEC Turbo engine pushing out over 550hp to the wheels.

]]> By: Bimmerboy http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-19848 Bimmerboy Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:56:42 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-19848 The E30 M3 is a real sleeper most people would look at it and dismiss it, but it was the first production M3, and it is an amazing car to drive, the problem is finding one with less than 160k+ miles. The cars were loved by virtually everyone that owned one so they drove the hell out of them. My friend has one with a rebuilt engine, and over 250k miles, and it still is extremely fun to drive. The E30 M3 is a real sleeper most people would look at it and dismiss it, but it was the first production M3, and it is an amazing car to drive, the problem is finding one with less than 160k+ miles. The cars were loved by virtually everyone that owned one so they drove the hell out of them. My friend has one with a rebuilt engine, and over 250k miles, and it still is extremely fun to drive.

]]> By: nospaces http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-19288 nospaces Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:05:35 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-19288 oh mark IV supra how I love you so, let me count the ways. clean examples don't exist anymore though. oh mark IV supra how I love you so, let me count the ways.

clean examples don’t exist anymore though.

]]> By: MrAngry http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-17220 MrAngry Mon, 10 May 2010 18:04:35 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-17220 Are you serious? A Corvair? These were the WORST handling cars ever... hell, a fully restored one is only worth about $8.00. Are you serious? A Corvair? These were the WORST handling cars ever… hell, a fully restored one is only worth about $8.00.

]]> By: kelly http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-17218 kelly Mon, 10 May 2010 17:09:02 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-17218 WHEREs the chevy CORVAIR after all ya got the VW rabbit at 90 hp at less the corvair was 110 hp WHEREs the chevy CORVAIR after all ya got the VW rabbit at 90 hp at less the corvair was 110 hp

]]> By: Cameron Mataka http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-15534 Cameron Mataka Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:32:15 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-15534 Glad to see the IROC make this list. In respounce to all the people who oppose this, back in the 80's , the IROC's were "the car" similar to a M3 in that all the d____bags with fauxhawks and striped shirts would drive to pose around in. Glad to see the IROC make this list.

In respounce to all the people who oppose this, back in the 80′s , the IROC’s were “the car” similar to a M3 in that all the d____bags with fauxhawks and striped shirts would drive to pose around in.

]]> By: Feds http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-15402 Feds Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:24:19 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-15402 How can people say the GTI isn't a collectors car? The GTI is what started the hot hatch craze. Hell you could almost credit it for making way for all of the sport compacts we see today. The engine may have less than 100 hp, but that car is super light, it doesn't need a whole lot of power. A friend of mine picked one up for $400, yeah it had some rust, but the motor was strong and it was a shit ton of fun. Hell, I'd say I had more fun driving that thing than the STI's or Evo's that other buddies have. It's not very often that you can get oversteer from a front wheel drive vehicle, and get the inside rear tire to lift off the ground when taking a turn. The E30 M3 is another good choice, really any M3 is, but the E30 especially. And someday I'd love to get an IROC as a second car. Although I'm not a fan of Mustangs, pretty much all of them are or will be a collector car at some point in time. The only one I really disagree with is the Magnum, don't care what motor you put in it, it will still be a massive overweight pile o' shit. I think some of your pricing might be a bit questionable, Z06 for example, for $17k I don't think you're going to find the best example of that car, and owners already know that people are lusting over their E30 M3's so the price on those is already climbing. At least from what I remember seeing when I checked prices on those a while back, but things could have changed. How can people say the GTI isn’t a collectors car? The GTI is what started the hot hatch craze. Hell you could almost credit it for making way for all of the sport compacts we see today. The engine may have less than 100 hp, but that car is super light, it doesn’t need a whole lot of power. A friend of mine picked one up for $400, yeah it had some rust, but the motor was strong and it was a shit ton of fun. Hell, I’d say I had more fun driving that thing than the STI’s or Evo’s that other buddies have. It’s not very often that you can get oversteer from a front wheel drive vehicle, and get the inside rear tire to lift off the ground when taking a turn.

The E30 M3 is another good choice, really any M3 is, but the E30 especially. And someday I’d love to get an IROC as a second car. Although I’m not a fan of Mustangs, pretty much all of them are or will be a collector car at some point in time.

The only one I really disagree with is the Magnum, don’t care what motor you put in it, it will still be a massive overweight pile o’ shit.

I think some of your pricing might be a bit questionable, Z06 for example, for $17k I don’t think you’re going to find the best example of that car, and owners already know that people are lusting over their E30 M3′s so the price on those is already climbing. At least from what I remember seeing when I checked prices on those a while back, but things could have changed.

]]> By: Nick A http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-15083 Nick A Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:14:57 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-15083 You question the allmighty E30 M3 but wonder where garbage like the Fiero and Buick Reatta are? You're clearly insane. You question the allmighty E30 M3 but wonder where garbage like the Fiero and Buick Reatta are? You’re clearly insane.

]]> By: Fred Phelps http://www.ridelust.com/10-badass-future-collectibles-for-20k-or-less/#comment-14680 Fred Phelps Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:07:05 +0000 http://www.ridelust.com/?p=35661#comment-14680 This list is a joke. VW Rabbit?? Are you serious? Whoever wrote this list must be smoking crack. Good luck finding one of those without rust holes big enough to stick your legs through. The cheap yugoslavian steel used for the body rusted on the dealer showroom floor. Crappy interior, an engine that couldn't pull the skin off of cooked pudding, and ugly styling to boot. Horrible car. The Plymouth Horizon was a better car in every way at about half the price. BMW styling has always been bland and boring. The dated, stodgy, two port grill needs to go, even on the current models. There are other more deserving out there that could take this cars place on the list. The Magnum's spot on the list is questionable too. Where is the Fiero? The Buick Reatta convertible? Also some of your listed stats for each car are incorrect. The Mustang's top speed is higher. I'll leave it up to you to find the other errors. This list is a joke.

VW Rabbit?? Are you serious? Whoever wrote this list must be smoking crack. Good luck finding one of those without rust holes big enough to stick your legs through. The cheap yugoslavian steel used for the body rusted on the dealer showroom floor. Crappy interior, an engine that couldn’t pull the skin off of cooked pudding, and ugly styling to boot. Horrible car. The Plymouth Horizon was a better car in every way at about half the price.

BMW styling has always been bland and boring. The dated, stodgy, two port grill needs to go, even on the current models. There are other more deserving out there that could take this cars place on the list.

The Magnum’s spot on the list is questionable too.

Where is the Fiero? The Buick Reatta convertible?

Also some of your listed stats for each car are incorrect. The Mustang’s top speed is higher. I’ll leave it up to you to find the other errors.

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